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Elliot vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#150
Total SSA Count
2,370
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Elliot Rank #150
David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #150 for Elliot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliot or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Elliot at #150 in the United States.

What do Elliot and David mean?

Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Elliot and David boy or girl names?

Elliot is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.

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